maidenly
The word “maidenly” has 3 syllables: maid-en-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪdɪnli/
What is synonym and antonym for maidenly?
In the thesaurus, “maidenly” has 80 synonyms and 41 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for maidenly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for maidenly
- adolescent
- babe in woods
- babyish
- blameless
- boyish
- callow
- celibate
- cherry
- childish
- clean
- continent
- decent
- exemplary
- female
- feminine
- fresh
- girlish
- good
- green
- guileless
- honest
- immaculate
- immature
- inculpable
- inexperienced
- infantile
- infantilized
- infantine
- ingenuous
- innocent
- inviolate
- irreproachable
- juvenescent
- juvenile
- kid
- kiddish
- ladylike
- lily white
- matronly
- mature
- modest
- motherly
- naive
- puerile
- pure as driven snow
- raw
- righteous
- sinless
- spotless
- stainless
- tender
- true
- unblemished
- unblighted
- uncorrupted
- undefiled
- unfledged
- unformed
- unknowing
- unprofaned
- unripe
- unripened
- unseasoned
- unsophisticated
- unspotted
- unstained
- unsullied
- untrained
- untried
- upright
- virgin
- virginal
- virtuous
- wet behind ears
- wide-eyed
- womanish
- womanlike
- young
- youngish
- youthful
Antonyms for maidenly
- adult
- advanced
- applied
- contaminated
- corrupt
- dirty
- dishonest
- evil
- experienced
- false
- fraudulent
- girlish
- girllike
- grown-up
- immature
- immodest
- impure
- indecent
- indefinite
- knowing
- mature
- mixed
- obscene
- polluted
- precocious
- ripe
- savvy
- sophisticated
- tainted
- uncertain
- unchaste
- unfeminine
- ungenuine
- unreal
- unsuitable
- untrustworthy
- unvirtuous
- unwomanly
- vulgar
- worldly
- worldly-wise
Meanings of maidenly
- adjective
- Of or pertaining to a maiden.
- Suitable for, or befitting a maiden; gentle; modest; pure.
Example Sentences
- She moved with a maidenly grace that captivated everyone at the ball.
- The poet described her as having a maidenly charm that was both innocent and enchanting.
- Her maidenly demeanor made her a favorite among the villagers.
- Despite her strong personality, she maintained a maidenly modesty that was admired by all.
- The young actress portrayed the character's maidenly qualities with great skill and authenticity.
On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maidenly, such as: adolescent, adult, advanced, applied, babe in woods, babyish, blameless.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
callow
- adolescent
- babyish
- boyish
- childish
- crude
- girlish
- green
- guileless
- immature
- inexperienced
- infant
- infantile
- infantilized
- infantine
- ingenuous
- innocent
- jejune
- jellybean
- juvenescent
- juvenile
- kid
- kiddish
- low tech
- maidenly
- naive
- not dry behind ears
- puerile
- raw
- sophomore
- tender
- tenderfoot
- unbaked
- unfledged
- unformed
- unknowing
- unripe
- unripened
- unseasoned
- unsophisticated
- untrained
- untried
- virginal
- wet behind the ears
- young
- youngish
- youthful